Don't worry, Mama Duck, no new surgery for me. I waited too long to have mine (due to the threat of losing my job, which is, of course, illegal), and have some permanent nerve damage that the doctor isn't happy about right now. He thought it might be a bit more reversible, and he's looking at another spot he isn't happy with, but he said it might be more arthritis. I'm working, behaving myself , and wearing shoes with plenty of support. Hope your foot and ankle get better really fast!